Hiroaki Takaya was diagnosed with influenza B on March 22. He will miss about five days. Source: Nikkan Sports 3/23/2015

Daisuke Matsuzaka missed a few days due to the flu. He resumed workouts on March 21. He is set to join the rehab group at the Saitozaki facilities on March 24. Source: Sports Hochi 3/23/2015 ... Matsuzaka practiced at YafuOku Dome on March 23. Workouts including dashes and playing catch at a distance of about forty meters. He told reporters he was fully recovered from the flu. Source: Nikkan Sports 3/23/2015

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Chihiro Kaneko (right elbow) could be ready to make his first regular season start on March 31 against Softbank at YafuOku Dome. He is slated to pitch in a batting practice scrimmage on March 24. If his elbow holds up, he could get the start on six days of rest. Source: Sponichi 3/23/2015